Like PERICLES, Grassroots Shakespeare matures
PROVO — Over the course of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, the title character ages from a heartsick young man to an experienced middle-aged man. It’s a fascinating journey to watch…
THE WINTER’S TALE freezes, then warms up
PROVO — Labeled as one of Shakespeare’s greatest problem plays, The Winter’s Tale at BYU is an elegantly and intricately designed performance, though not without its own problems. Directed by…
Re-imagining “happily ever after” using Shakespeare: Christopher Clark on his new adaptation of The Little Mermaid
Utah Valley University has become a true example of quality theatre production with a mix of new takes on classic plays, unexpected adaptations, and brave stagings of more modern fare.…
CYMBELINE: a little-known story that seems familiar at BYU
PROVO — On the surface, Cymbeline is an unlikely candidate for a theatre production for young audiences. In addition to its gruesome violence the play features a major plot point…
Take time this winter for THE WINTER’S TALE
SALT LAKE CITY — When I signed up to review The Winter’s Tale, I was intrigued for many reasons. One was that I had never been in the Salt Lake…